VDB-150237 · CVE-2020-8848 · GCVE-0-2020-8848

Foxit Reader 9.7.0.29455 JPG2000 Image out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Foxit Reader 9.7.0.29455 and classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component JPG2000 Image Handler. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2020-8848. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Foxit Reader 9.7.0.29455 (Document Reader Software). This affects an unknown part of the component JPG2000 Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Reader 9.7.0.29455. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the processing of JPG2000 images. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-9407.

The weakness was disclosed 02/14/2020. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-8848 since 02/11/2020. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Type

Document Reader Software

Vendor

Foxit

Name

Reader

Version

9.7.0.29455

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.foxitsoftware.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/11/2020 🔍
02/14/2020 +3 days 🔍
02/16/2020 +2 days 🔍
05/12/2025 +1912 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-8848 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-8848
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-150237
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/16/2020 20:01
Updated: 05/12/2025 04:26
Changes: 02/16/2020 20:01 (36), 02/16/2020 20:06 (12), 03/31/2024 17:01 (16), 03/31/2024 17:08 (20), 05/12/2025 04:26 (4)
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